I used to hate to admit it but I like designer and luxury things, and I mean I really like them. Growing up it was a childish thing of status to have Coach, then it was Michael Kors and now we are in the Louis Vuitton era. Now at 22 after moving out and working full time, I’ve come to truly understand the value of money and now luxury items have a different meaning in my life.

It’s about the reward/experience of buying them and the art that is designer handbags, the precision of stitches and attention to detail unparalleled to your everyday bag. And while my love for luxury grew, so did my desire to see a change in the fashion industry’s production and life cycle of products. Many of these high end designers had made no budge in choosing a more eco-friendly output of products, and some consumers were starting to become more apprehensive to participate in an industry causing so much harm to the Earth. In the mid 2010s consignment stores and thrift shops came in style again and it seemed people had finally found a great mix of affordable, sustainable, luxury items and they’ve been a hit ever since then.

I’ve used almost all of these methods to acquire great items in my starting collection and I plan on listing some items that deserve more love on these soon as well. These are the most trusted sites not only by consumers but also by shops that donate their unwanted items.

1. Fashionphile

This brand is well known for being the official recommerce for Neiman Marcus, they have brick and mortar locations in California and New York. If you are looking for a sought after bag in pristine quality, this is the place to go.

2. The Real Real

One of the biggest and most trusted consignment stores, they’ve grown so large they now have in person stores in multiple big cities around the U.S. I’ve sold a bag with this company before and it was a seamless process, however their commissions scale can be a deterrent.

3. Stock X

If you’re familiar with trading stocks on the NYSE, Stockx is a fun twist on it. Buyers and sellers have the ability to state a bid and ask for items that are being listed and whoever either matches the price can claim the item or your bid remains open until a seller is willing to take it.

4. Tradesy

This is one of the lesser known sites for consignment, but still has a great reputation. Don’t be alarmed when you see some images looking odd, the site allows each user to upload their own images and every piece is observed with advanced technology that is 99.7% accurate in removing fakes on the site.

5. Farfetch

Mainly known for their great assortment of new designer items, Farfetch also offers a section dedicated to pre-owned. This boutique is truly massive in it’s range of new and reused items, they also offer youth discounts as well as essential worker discounts for those who qualify.

6. Rebag

Not only do they offer a large selection of handbags, they also have an entertaining blog, The Vault, dedicated to the industry and many pioneers within it. They use what they call ‘Clair Trade' to help buyers and sellers identify the true value of their pieces, and possibly help in buying current undervalued pieces.

7. Estate sales (local)

This is one of the trickiest ways to find nice items, but when done correctly it’s worth it. Keep an eye out for estate sales in your local area, or the ‘nicer’ areas nearby, and be sure to check the website for the company that’s hosting it. Before the event happens most of them will always include pictures of what’s being sold and that’s where you find these luxury items, just be sure if you see something you like you get there early because someone else most likely has an eye on it too.

8. Rent the Runway

A great option for those moments where you need a piece for just one day but never again. All you need to do is find the outfit, pick the dates you need it, and then it’s on your door step. You can get real runway designs sent to you for a fraction of the price, and you get 20% off your first order!

In recent years top designers have taken the initiative to include more eco-friendly practices in their productions, brands like Prada even launching a collection dedicated to recycled nylon items. Moving forward, for any clothing brand, new or old, there doesn’t appear to be a future for them where sustainability won’t be at the forefront of their mission and practices.